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March 04, 2004Editorial: Campbell true to form -- he has none
"[Ben Nighthorse] Campbell's strengths and attractive features have been consistent throughout all that time: his rags to riches personal story, independent nature, dedication to personal liberty, allegiance to the rights...

Help sought in finding Northern Cheyenne woman
An 18-year-old member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe has been missing since February 6. Her family is seeking assistance in helping locate her. Vanessa Seminole is four months pregnant. She...

Summit planned on rural and indigenous economies
The Denali Commission in Alaska is planning an international summit this summer on rural and indigenous economies. Alaska Federation of Natives President Julie Kitka, who works with the commission, is...

Manhunt underway in Ariz. for tribal fugitive
Tribal, state and federal officials in Arizona are searching for a member of the White Mountain Apache Tribe who has been charged with felony child molestation. Ronald George, 37, escaped...

Opposition builds to Cowlitz Tribe's land-into-trust
The Cowlitz Tribe of Washington submitted a new land-into-trust request to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The tribe envisions a 41,800-square-foot casino on 152 acres. An environmental assessment was submitted...

Inouye 'shocked and saddened' by Campbell move
The following is a statement by Senator Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), vice-chairman of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, on the decision by Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colorado) not to seek re-election...

Indian Country laments retirement of 'one of us'
Tribal and Indian leaders reacted with shock and surprise on Wednesday after learning that Ben Nighthorse Campbell, the only American Indian in the U.S. Senate, will not seek re-election this...

Subway founder continues backing of Conn. tribe
Frederick A. DeLuca, the founder of the Subway sandwich chain, said he would continue to provide financial backing for the Schaghticoke Tribal Nation of Connecticut. DeLuca has supported the tribe...

Campbell remembered as independent politician
Friends, colleagues and even foes say the retirement of Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colo.) is a loss for American politics. In the Capitol, Campbell is known for his unique image....

Norton to appear on Ask the White House chat
Interior Secretary Gale Norton will appear on the "Ask the White House" chat today at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Questions can be submitted to Norton now via http://www.whitehouse.gov/ask. The White...

Campbell 'relieved' to be leaving U.S. Senate
Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colo.) said he was "relieved" not to be seeking re-election to the U.S. Senate this year. In an interview with The Denver Post, Campbell said that...